McDonald’s to give out free fries on July 13, launch lifetime supply contest

Looking for ways to celebrate National Fry Day? McDonald’s is giving away free fries on July 13 and offering customers a chance to win free fries for life.

7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day: Here’s how to get yours

7-Eleven Day will look a bit different this year. The convenience store chain is offering free small Slurpees for the entire month of July.

Survey: Alcohol options influence Americans’ vacation destinations

According to a recent survey, more than half of American adults say they always drink on vacation, and many say alcohol options influence where they decide to travel.

TSA: More than 10.1M people flew over Fourth of July weekend

The TSA said their agents screened more than 10.1 million people passing through U.S. airports over the Fourth of July weekend.

Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight

A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.

Celebrating World Chocolate Day

Every year on July 7, the world celebrates chocolate. How much do you know about the popular treat?

4-day work week trials in Iceland deemed 'overwhelming success' by researchers

Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.

Sprecherfest returns to Glendale, German culture celebrated

Sprecherfest returned to Glendale for the first time in more than 20 years, the three-day festival concluding Saturday, July 3.

Gas prices at 7-year high $3 per gallon levels here to stay

Gas prices have jumped to a 7-year high, now sitting at $3.13 per gallon as drivers hit the road for the July 4th holiday.

GM recalls SUVs, suspension problem for older models

General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem.

Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues

Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.

State Fair cream puff drive-thru returns in August

The Original Cream Puffs drive-thru is back at Wisconsin State Fair Park starting Monday, Aug. 9.

Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance

Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.